A Checklist for Architects

Every industry requires a standard.

As the demand for recycled timber increases across commercial and residential projects within Australia, the need for an industry wide standard has never been more important.

The Interim Industry Standard for Recycled Timber offers manufacturers, suppliers and users specific grading guidelines.

Published by the Forest and Wood Products Australia, the primary objective of the guidelines is to provide the Australian recycled timber industry with a professional, consistent standard.

The two guidelines outline the requirements for visually grading recycled hardwood timber intended for Structural Use and Decorative Applications.

Kennedy’s is proud to have played a role in initiating, drafting and producing these practical documents.

The guidelines are the perfect tool for every architect, designer and builder.

Kennedy’s encourages all within the industry to utilise the interim standard, ensuring a benchmark for quality for all recycled timber consumers.

For a more detailed architectural checklist or a copy of A guide to recycled timber in Australia email sales@kennedystimbers.com.au

Australian War Memorial Eastern Precinct Development

Winner of the 2011 Sir Zelman Cowan Award for Public Architecture and nominated in three categories at the 2010 Australian Timber Design Awards, the Australian War Memorial Eastern Precinct Development is a testament to the timeless nature of design.

With timber at the very heart of its blueprint, Kennedy’s premium RFG1 grade recycled Grey Ironbark offers an exceptional finish to this sacred space.

Applied to the internal screening, exterior seating and wall cladding, the timber’s warm colour palette provides an ideal contrast to the surrounding structure.

The conceptual idea was that of a simple timber box within a concrete frame. The result; an award winning structure, rich in fine detail, honouring its environment.

Architect | Johnson Pilton Walker 

www.jpw.com.au

A Hervey Bay Delight

Throughout a range of projects, large or small, timber can offer the ultimate finishing product to deliver a stunning result.

This Hervey Bay delight is the perfect example of such a space.

Expertly constructed by Colin J Clark and the team at Essentially Residential, the contemporary resort style design includes a spacious entertainment area, lap and wading pool complete with spa and beach entrance, outdoor shower and BBQ facilities.

Incorporating Kennedy’s recycled solid timber posts and feature beams, the spectacular structure presents a modern display of outdoor living in Queensland.

Capturing the essence of style and ease, Kennedy’s timbers offer a subtle and seamless addition to the new space, producing an end product that is both functional and chic.

Builder | Colin J Clark : Essentially Residential 

www.essentiallyresidential.com.au

Planet Ark’s Make It Wood - Do Your World Some Good campaign promotes the increased use of certified, responsibly sourced wood as a building material.

A recent survey conducted by campaign partner Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) showed that although 93 per cent of people understood that trees absorb carbon, only 39 per cent realised that when the tree is responsibly harvested, and used to make wood products, the carbon remains locked in the wood for the life of the product.

As well as storing carbon, there are other environmental benefits to using wood. In most cases, the production and processing of wood uses significantly less energy than other major building materials such as concrete, steel or plastics, giving wood products a lower carbon footprint than its alternatives.

Kennedy’s certified premium recycled timber ticks all the right boxes

“In addition to helping tackle climate change, responsibly sourced wood is also renewable, durable, versatile and a cost effective building material,” said Rebecca Gilling, Planet Ark spokesperson and former host of lifestyle and renovations program Our House.

As the carbon benefits of wood products are based upon the trees being responsibly harvested, Planet Ark’s Make It Wood campaign encourages consumers to source wood that is independently certified to ensure high conservation value forests are protected.

Recognised as a leading supplier and advocate for sustainable building products, Kennedy’s is proud to support the Make It Wood campaign.

www.makeitwood.org

Honouring Excellence in Design

An avid supporter and Bronze Partner of the much anticipated event, Kennedy’s Timbers were proud to be a part of the 2011 Australian Timber Design Awards.

Honouring excellence in timber design for more than 12 years, the Australian Timber Design Awards showcase the very best our industry has to offer.

Celebrating the enduring appeal and versatility of timber across a variety of categories, entries for the annual awards are open to architects, builders, designers, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects.

Entries are judged on outstanding timber use, appearance, workmanship, structure and innovation.

Winner of four awards, including the prestigious Recycled Timber Design Award, Escarpment House (pictured front cover) incorporates Kennedy’s elite line of premium recycled timbers.

Kennedy’s Timbers congratulates all entrants and winners of the 2011 Australian Timber Design Awards and welcomes yet another year ahead of exciting timber design in 2012.

www.timberawards.com.au

Award Winning Architectural Achievement

Situated overlooking the Hawkesbury River Escarpment House is an inspiring Architectural achievement.

An innovative design, the distinctive structure was recognised in four categories at the 2011 Australian Timber Design Awards, including the coveted Recycled Timber Award.

This masterpiece, crafted by Timothy Moon Architects, showcases a wide range of Kennedy’s recycled timbers including Ironbark (structural posts and beams), Spotted Gum (roof lining) and Blackbutt (flooring and joinery).

The house is comprised of a series of linked timber and stone pavilions, located on the edge of a natural escarpment.

Each pavilion offers an outstanding view whilst interacting with its natural surrounding landscape.

A timber walkway leads over the escarpment along the tree tops to a separate room, which provides breathtaking views over the property and river beyond.

With much of the timber supplied salvaged from the Mackay Sugar Warehouse, this contemporary abode enjoys a unique history embedded in its design.

Located in a natural setting, laden with Kennedy’s recycled timber to complement its environment, Escarpment House provides a retreat rich in detail and character.

Architect | Timothy Moon Architects 

www.timothymoon.com.au